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South Korea declares and revokes martial law in a single day

South Korea declares and revokes martial law in a single day

Martial law was declared in South Korea only for it to be revoked hours later, exposing deep fractures in President Yoon Suk-Yeol’s leadership as the nation grapples with balancing security and freedom
November’s fashion news in five

November’s fashion news in five

Want to know what’s happening in the fashion world but don’t have the time? Here are five quick-fire summaries of what you need to know this month
‘Is it World War III? Not yet’: Escalation in Lebanon and what it could mean for the West

‘Is it World War III? Not yet’: Escalation in Lebanon and what it could mean for the West

As Israel steps up its bombing campaign in Lebanon, and Iran retaliates by launching missiles against Israel, could the region slip into a wider war?
Ig Nobel prizes 2022: Noble or ignorable?

Ig Nobel prizes 2022: Noble or ignorable?

Can ice-cream help with healthcare? Do sparks really fly when you’re on a good date? The Ig Nobels are back to answer life’s big questions
MANCUNION EXCLUSIVE: UoM and MMU to merge to form the first UK “Super-Uni”

MANCUNION EXCLUSIVE: UoM and MMU to merge to form the first UK “Super-Uni”

Breaking news: Leaked correspondence between the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan reveal plans for huge merger.

Fraud over failure

The story of Elizabeth Holmes’ fraudulent empire, Theranos
Pig heart transplant sparks controversy

Pig heart transplant sparks controversy

The world’s first successful human-pig heart transplant procedure has swung open new doors in medicine, but how ethical was the experiment?
AUKUS explained: What you need to know about the new security pact

AUKUS explained: What you need to know about the new security pact

Australia gain access to nuclear-powered submarines, and what that means for China
Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

Sports Societies Fair postponed amidst Oxford Road chaos

An alternative, unofficial Sports Society Freshers Fair has taken place in the Armitage Centre following the Oxford Road flooding that has caused severe disruption across Manchester.
One in three people do not have confidence in Greater Manchester Police, survey finds

One in three people do not have confidence in Greater Manchester Police, survey finds

A survey of over 3,000 Greater Manchester residents reveals a lack of confidence in the GMP’s ability to help them
White working-class teens least likely to attend top universities

White working-class teens least likely to attend top universities

A new study by the National Education Opportunity Network has revealed that white working-class males are the most underrepresented demographic at universities in England
Preview: Women in Media 2019

Preview: Women in Media 2019

Isabel Oldman looks ahead to the fourth annual Women in Media conference which will be held in March, here in Manchester, she speaks to Co-Chair Bella Jewell about what to expect from the event and all the different talks which are on offer.
Everything you need to know about The BRIT Awards 2019

Everything you need to know about The BRIT Awards 2019

Contributor Bella Fleming spills all the details on the upcoming BRIT Awards and everything you need to know in preparation for the big night.
Stagecoach accounts show increase in pre-tax profits

Stagecoach accounts show increase in pre-tax profits

Stagecoach Greater Manchester’s pre-tax profits have gone up, at the same time as director pay, and many fares for customers
Metro Exodus shuns Steam in favour of Epic Games store

Metro Exodus shuns Steam in favour of Epic Games store

Epic Games continues its war on Steam and joins forces with Metro Exodus
Riot: Civil Unrest set to leave Early Access

Riot: Civil Unrest set to leave Early Access

The real-time strategy game based on real-life events is given an official release date
SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

SU maintains so-called ‘clapping ban’ as votes are delayed at November Senate

Clap-gate rumbles on as technical difficulties and procedural complaints leave seven motions going undiscussed
Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

Leeds chosen for Channel 4’s new HQ over Manchester

The broadcaster has also chosen Bristol and Glasgow to house two new creative hubs
Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

Manchester through to final 16 of University Challenge

The University of Manchester is through to the next round of the BBC’s University Challenge after defeating East London on the programme last week
Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

Government announces plans to reduce ‘grade inflation’

The Universities Minister has said that the soaring numbers of students graduating with first and upper second class degrees in the UK are ‘threatening’ their value